Cut an ordinary plastic bag to size for the shellback, sizing the casing to the fly, and tie it on top with a loose wrap
Cut an ordinary plastic bag to size for the shellback, sizing the casing to the fly, and tie it on top with a loose wrap
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Cut an ordinary plastic bag to size for the shellback, sizing the casing to the fly, and tie it on top with a loose wrap, checking alignment by pulling it over
How to do it: Cut plastic bag material to size for a shellback, tie it on top with a loose wrap, checking alignment by pulling it over
Mistake it fixes: Using shellback material sized incorrectly for the fly
Why it works: Correctly sized shellback material tied loosely allows alignment checking before final securing.
When it matters most: Fly tying, shellback